Yasin Ayari transfer race gathers pace as Brighton face Chelsea and Liverpool pressureBrighton have seen this film before. A young player develops fast, attracts the right kind of attention, and the

AC Milan are reportedly targeting Liverpool defender Vigril van Dijk, having already signed Goncalo Ramos this summer. Elsewhere, Newcastle are hoping to complete a £43million move for Bazoumana

Chelsea have completed the signing of midfielder Manaka Matsukubo from North Carolina Courage on a five-year contract.

It has not been a particularly memorable World Cup for Chelsea's players in terms of either involvement or performances, but it does mean new manager Xabi Alonso will have a larger group available for most of pre-season.

Manchester United are eyeing a swoop for Aurelien Tchouameni at Real Madrid, though could alternatively pursue any of Scott, Felix Nmecha, Ayyoub Bouaddi or Sander Berge as they also continue talks with West Ham over Crysencio Summerville.

England manager Thomas Tuchel has provided a mixed injury update on his squad as they prepare for a daunting World Cup Round of 16 tie against co-hosts Mexico. While one defensive reinforcement has returned to full training,

Manchester City have rejected enquiries from three of Europe’s biggest clubs for Ruben Dias.Real Madrid, Barcelona and Chelsea all explored the possibility of signing the defender this summer,